YEARLY HIGH
3.2478 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.7151 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9498 UYU

2021 ZAR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 3.2478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 2.7151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5327 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7991 to the December average rate of 2.7915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.2478 was up 11.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 162,389 UYU
2020 Average 127,909 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 135,754 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,635.79 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.1678
2.7573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UYU Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9947, compared to 2.9049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.2292 UYU (High: 3.0446 / Low: 2.8154). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1073 UYU (High: 3.1156 / Low: 3.0083).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2292
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1114 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 3.1336) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6412 (+25.73%).

2021 Avg (June) 3.1336
2020 Avg (June) 2.4924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8910 2.7367 2.7991
February 2.9658 2.8076 2.8923
March 3.0400 2.8532 2.9524
April 3.1156 3.0083 3.0594
May 3.1967 3.0329 3.1316
June 3.2478 3.0304 3.1336
July 3.1058 2.9504 3.0222
August 3.0446 2.8154 2.9289
September 3.0208 2.8148 2.9283
October 3.0376 2.8555 2.9266
November 2.9243 2.7151 2.8319
December 2.8584 2.7347 2.7915